Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
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Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients

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Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Instructions

1
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef, garlic, and seasoning. Brown ground beef and drain. Return to the stove at medium heat.
2
Add in the garlic, onion, and peppers. Stir and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions and peppers are soften.
3
Add the beef broth, rice, undrained Rotel, and Worcestershire Sauce and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
4
Bring everything to a steady boil and then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
5
Remove from the heat and sprinkle a layer of cheese on top. Cover the skillet and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Toast Your Rice First 🍚
    Lightly toast the uncooked rice in the skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness, resulting in perfectly separated grains.
  • Bloom Your Spices in Fat 🌶️
    After browning the ground beef, add your all-purpose seasoning to the rendered fat for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavors throughout the dish.
  • Reserve Liquid from Canned Tomatoes 🍅
    Drain and measure the juice from your diced tomatoes and green chilies separately, then use it as part of your liquid measurement to intensify the Tex-Mex flavor without diluting taste.
  • Add Cheese in Layers 🧀
    Stir half the cheddar cheese into the hot rice just before serving and sprinkle the remainder on top to create a creamy interior with melted texture and a slightly browned top layer.
  • Use the Lid Strategy for Even Cooking ⏰
    Cover the skillet during simmering but crack the lid slightly in the final 2-3 minutes to allow excess moisture to escape while ensuring the rice absorbs all flavors evenly.
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